SRAM's revamped Rival group makes it an even better value
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The levers receive the most complete makeover
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The new Rival levers get longer brake lever blades
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The brake levers are easily adjustable for reach
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As with Red, the shift paddle is independently adjustable as well
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Rival also steps up to dual shift cable routing
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The rear derailleur is unchanged for 2009
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The cassette is carried over
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The front derailleur is a carryover unit as well
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SRAM previously offered the hollow-forged Rival crankset as an optional upgrade
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It's just three little letters
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SRAM has also removed a lot of material from the back of the spider
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Chainrings are unchanged but still work well
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Not surprisingly, the new Rival also makes do
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Save for the new finish, nothing has changed on the brake calipers…
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…but the pad holders get a subtle yet significant update:
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